Exciting News: Pokémon GO Battle League’s Delightful Days
The Pokémon GO community is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming event, the GO Battle League: Delightful Days. Set to kick off on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7), this season promises thrilling gameplay and exciting rewards for trainers.
Overview of GO Battle League: Delightful Days
As the event begins, trainers can look forward to several updates in the GO Battle League. Notably, the end-of-season rewards will be accessible directly from the Battle screen, ensuring a seamless experience for players. Additionally, all trainers’ ranks will reset, allowing everyone to start fresh and compete for a higher placement. Rank-up requirements will mirror those from the previous season, maintaining consistency in progression.
Schedule for the Delightful Days
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the leagues and their respective timelines:
- June 3 – June 10: Great League and Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition)
- June 10 – June 17: Ultra League and Fossil Cup (Great League Edition)
- June 17 – June 24: Master League and Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition)
- June 24 – July 1: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
- July 1 – July 8: Great League and Element Cup (Little Edition)
- July 8 – July 15: Ultra League and Hisui Cup (Great League Edition)
- July 15 – July 22: Master League and Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition)
- July 22 – July 29: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
- July 29 – August 5: Great League and Fossil Cup (Great League Edition)
- August 5 – August 12: Ultra League and Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition)
- August 12 – August 19: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
- August 19 – August 26: Master League and Catch Cup (Great League Edition)
- August 26 – September 2: Great League, Ultra League, and Master League
During these periods, players can expect some fantastic bonuses, including increased Stardust rewards. Specifically, players will earn 4× Stardust from wins, excluding end-of-set rewards.
GO Battle Weekend: Delightful Days
Mark your calendars for the special GO Battle Weekend, which will run from Friday, August 15, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time. This weekend will feature additional bonuses, such as the opportunity to play more sets—up to 20 per day, totaling 100 battles. Trainers can also engage in free battle-themed Timed Research, with rewards including unique avatar shoes inspired by a powerful Battle Tower battler.
Encountering Pokémon During the Season
As trainers progress through the GO Battle League: Delightful Days, they will have the chance to encounter a variety of Pokémon, both guaranteed and standard encounters. Here’s a look at the guaranteed encounters based on rank:
- Ace Rank: Mienfoo
- Veteran Rank: Vullaby
- Expert Rank: Morpeko
- Legend Rank: Frigibax, Dreepy, Pikachu Libre
Additionally, players can expect standard encounters featuring Pokémon such as Paldean Wooper, Spoink, and Alolan Raichu, among others. There’s always a chance to encounter a Shiny version of these Pokémon.
Furthermore, Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids will also be available as reward encounters after reaching rank 20.
Timed Research Pass for Dedicated Battlers
For those trainers who are truly dedicated, a special Timed Research Pass will be available for free in the in-game shop once the Delightful Days event begins. This pass will track victories throughout the season, with each research page requiring 100 wins to complete. Rewards for completing these tasks will include Stardust and valuable items such as Rare Candy XL, an Elite Fast TM at 400 wins, and an Elite Charged TM at 500 wins. This adds an extra layer of challenge and motivation for trainers aiming to excel in the competition.
Avatar Items and Other Exciting Rewards
The Delightful Days event also brings a variety of avatar items inspired by characters from the Pokémon Sword and Shield games. Here’s a breakdown of the rewards based on rank:
- Ace Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Boots
- Veteran Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Pants
- Expert Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Top
- Legend Rank: Battle Tower Leon-Style Pose
These items will allow trainers to showcase their achievements in style, reflecting their dedication to the GO Battle League.
Special Cups Featured This Season
The Delightful Days season will introduce several exciting cups, each with specific rules and eligibility requirements. Here’s an overview:
- Sunshine Cup (Great League Edition): Only Pokémon at or below 1,500 CP, consisting of Normal, Fire, Grass, and Ground-types. Charizard is not allowed.
- Fossil Cup (Great League Edition): Similar CP restrictions apply, with allowed types being Water, Rock, and Steel.
- Summer Cup (Ultra League Edition): Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP, with eligibility for Normal, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Bug-types.
- Element Cup (Little Edition): Only Pokémon at or below 500 CP, limited to Fire, Water, and Grass-types, and must be Pokémon that can evolve but have not done so yet.
- Hisui Cup (Great League Edition): Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP, with eligibility for those first discovered in the Hisui region.
- Catch Cup (Delightful Days: Great Edition): Only Pokémon caught during the Delightful Days Season will be eligible.
Adjustments to Attacks and Availability
In preparation for the Delightful Days season, various attack adjustments have been made to enhance gameplay dynamics. For instance, the energy generation for Ember has been increased, while the power for several attacks, like Bug Bite and Fury Cutter, has been modified to improve balance in battles.
Additionally, several Pokémon will be able to learn new attacks, further diversifying strategies for trainers. Notable updates include Gholdengo learning the Charged Attack Power Gem and Skeledirge acquiring the Fast Attack Hex.
Conclusion
With the GO Battle League: Delightful Days on the horizon, trainers have much to prepare for. From exciting new Pokémon encounters to unique avatar items and an array of cups to challenge themselves in, this season is shaping up to be one of the most engaging yet! Players should stay informed and ready for the thrill that awaits in the Pokémon GO universe.
